31 Union Square
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00844-0017Map
Owner of record: David Ellis Real Estate, L.p.
31 Union Square is an elevator apartment building built in 1902 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 82 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is David Ellis Real Estate, L.p.. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 81
- ECB violations
- 45
- HPD complaints
- 57
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at east section at public hall, 13th story
Jan 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department two window frames at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and the ceiling inside closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door frame at closet. in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door frame at room entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around the two radiators at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool in the 1st room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose counter top at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame and card at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and south walls. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st kitchen from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at electric water heater under sink at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 11c, 11th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 11C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 3E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires north wall at entrance to building , 1st story
Jul 21, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 4th story
Jan 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department -o.s.y.vavle not sealed in open position,at front south at east section cellar
Jan 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 81
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Jan 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 31, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 45
- Class - 1
Upon inspection observed interior renovations being performed to existing commercial retail commercial space on first floor. upon research of department records it was noted that work being performed under appl
Jul 18, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
3309.1;no overhead protetcion at expo#4 upon complaint inspection of a 16 story alt 2 i observed no overhead protetcion at expo#3 of 35 union sq building epxo#4 of 31 union sq below suspended scaffold work area
Jun 17, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#802277.rem:submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. minor step cracks below windows 4 at 4th & 5th floors front facade. also spalling of decorative lodge below 2nd fl windows. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Mar 19, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
General.means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in a bldg or other structure from the service entrance conductors.bsmt service switch:w/o mean of disconnect provided for the bldg(multi dwelling sid
Jul 30, 2014
Resolve - Class - 3
Electrical closet not dedicted to electrical distribution equipment only.bmst service electrical room:electrical room ceased as storage."union square cafe".rem:comply with ec code
Jul 30, 2014 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus materials devices appliances or wiring in use.the entire apt 4fl:flexible cords used as permanent wiring defective(recip)tacks outlets are in use reci
Jul 30, 2014 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
B254,16,32a,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i,50j. 19east 16th st. boiler located at 31 union square west; 50a-fresh air fan not interlocked with boiler; 50b-sail switch not working; 50c-ladder & platform
Sep 3, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at public, stairs and hall installed bracingand shoring from 2nd sty to 4th sty to make safe no prop engineer or r. architect plans on site, no seal on posted plan on door. no details.
Apr 23, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: @ time of inspection the staircase from the 4th fl to the roof is leaning out of plumb. the stringer is separating from the wall,strigers are
Mar 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit, plumbing observed & photographed exterior gas fired infrared heaters(sidewalk heaters)5 or more on outside eating patio.search of dept.records reveals not permit were applied for or issued.se
Nov 29, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,100m07,60b07,71x10,69m07,77q07,77x11,970o2. 02x- 2 way emergencycommuncation. 60b- provide by controller & machine. 100m- spin out (anti provide as per code.
Mar 15, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4b/16/32a/50/50a/50b/.50-boiler flue pipe reduced,flue pipe not double wall,out side boiler room,flue not sealed to chimney,spill switch defective.50a-boiler safety valve not piped down.
Jan 26, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/16/32a/50/50a/50b/50c/.50-fresh air fan to boiler room w/debris,also sail switch defective.50a-storage,debris & waste oil in boiler room50b-back flow preventer not piped down.50c-safety valve on hot water
Jan 26, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: illegal work noted: at 11th & 10th fl having erected partitions to create new storage closets in public hallways w/ door & lock. remedy: restore to prior legal condition, or obtain all proper
Jan 20, 2007 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit.at 11-12-13 fl plumbing & electrical work has been done at the elevator & staircase a landings & at rear around stair b partitions & doors are installed to make storage rooms non rated fire door
Dec 15, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted: failure to post required signs at elev. landings. remedy: provide signs.
Jun 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor: total obstruction: observe at southwest corridor behind the west bldg staircase. the storage of 2 wood cabinetsvaccum cleaner, cardboard box, construction material lumber. 1" x 4" w
Jan 5, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work in progress on 12th floor. permit #103318269 issued 04/25/03 and expired 03/26/04. remedy: renew permit.
Nov 18, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10. 83-x-10-repair elevator for proper d.o.b elevator inspection cannot check shaftway doors and interlocks.
Dec 24, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. interior partition at middle east side of apt. 11 has been removed. metal studs installed at bathroom(11th floor) bedroom made bigger. remedy: stop all work. obtain a permit. call dob bef
Aug 27, 2002 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02b12/74l01/02b12-provide propper size alarm bell under car 74l01 fire service defective no missing lock roller provision
Jun 18, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74l01/ fire service defective missing lock roller not work ing
Jun 18, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations.noted a iron holder installed in the brick facade became dislodge when workers cleaning the facade hooked loosen and broke the 4x3 gl
Feb 5, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
19b07,74b07,46a06. 74b no lighting in secondary. 46 secure cable guardin secondary.
Jan 24, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
1l11,35o2,35r9,50l11,53b7,57p7,73o2,74##. -1 alarm, -35 clean, -35 storage, -50 eliminate noise on main machine, -53 provide, -57 provideaccess, -73 clean installation, -74 provide access to secondary
Mar 18, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
60j1,73o2,74##. -60 provide proper counterweight clearence, -73 clean installation, -74 provide access to secondary
Mar 18, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted removing old interior walls from public hallway and installing neew sheetrock ceiling and walls at all floors. work approx. 85% completed remedy: stop all work until you obtain
Oct 28, 1997 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended report acceptable to this department punsuant to rule r.c. ny 32-03 b (5) indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll 10/80 report remedy: file an amended re
Jun 3, 1996 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Unknown
39f,40f,25m.#39-regroove sheive.#40-adjust governor rope tension #25-replace opeator cover and clean top of car.
Jan 30, 1996
Resolve - Unknown
39f,15q,50y,35o.#39-regroove sheive 350-seal machine -oil leak #15-repair basement &1st floor htch door ##% clean room area and provide light in machine room.
Jan 30, 1996
Resolve - Unknown
39f,40f,34m.#39-regroove sheive.#40-adjust governor tension rope #34-replace covers for junction box under car
Jan 30, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x,35k. 35 steps.
Apr 7, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Required means of egress obstructed: noted--a performance stag approx18/20 high has been errected in the required path of egress. the stairs have been removed as in decided of pa plans 151/81. remedy:---
Oct 31, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Public assembly contrary to approved plans. pa-151181 amended plans dated 12/14/90. noted: 1 entranct\lobby doors-glass fpsc required 1 1/2. remedy: conform to approved plans .
Oct 31, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy- temp. c f o #105,152 exp.08/25/94 location.cellar first story. metro- polis cafe ltd.remedy:obtain a valid certificate of occupancy
Oct 11, 1994 · Penalty $675
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,15l,74l. 15 all especially 12th floor 7th floor and bsmt.
Aug 30, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37l,50y.
Aug 30, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy c of o #79123 dated feb 20, 79- location penthouse converted to office use. remedy: obtain a c of o if feasible or restore to prior lawful use.
Oct 6, 1992 · Penalty $350
Active - Hazardous
46a37,4b7a,12c32, leak coming from front chamber excessive upter loss u/ defective boilers low water cut-off.
May 27, 1992 · Penalty $170
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#; perform 5 year test,properly tag device & file elv.3 form.
Jul 3, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x; restore or file to properly remove elevator
Jul 3, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73# perform 5 year test properly tag device & file elv3 form
Jul 3, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
33o 50y 73# 73o 73 perform 5 year test properly tag device & file elv 3 form
Jul 2, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of a pa withut a current permit. remedy: obatain a currentpermit.
Sep 13, 1988 · Penalty $35
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 11C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 11C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 11C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Outside building
Roofing
May 30, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2012 · Apt 11C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
May 25, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1902
- Floors
- 16
- Residential units
- 82
- Building area
- 138,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,175 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2A
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 844 / 17
- Assessed value
- $17,672,850
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #127279, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.
Questions about 31 Union Square
Who owns 31 Union Square?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Ellis Real Estate, L.p..
Does 31 Union Square have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 Union Square rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 82 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 31 Union Square built?
City records list 1902 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 Union Square?
It has 82 residential units and 85 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.